Heater



W. A. FINLEY Dec. 20, 1 932.

HEATER 2' Sheets-Shet Filed Aug. 19, 1931 W. A. FINLEY Dec. 20, 1932 HEATER Filed Aug. 19, 1931 Patented Dec. 20, 1932 UNITED STATES PATENT-OFFICE,

WILLIAM ANDREW FINLEY, VA'LDOSTA, GEORGIA HEATER Application filed August 19, 1931. Serial No. 558,171.

This invention relates to a combined radiation unit and sanitary fixture, the primary object of the invention being to provide a sanitary fixture and a unit of radiation in a single article, thereby conserving space and improving appearance. 1

An important object of the invention is to utilize space and simplify installation, thereby eliminating one fixture by combining the fixture and radiation unit, the fixture being so constructed that a vent will be provided Where a gaseous radiation unit is used.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a heating unit which is of any varied radiation unit and may be combined with sanitary fixtures in general, two of which being lavatories and bath tubs.

Vith the foregoing and other objects in view, which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combibasin or stand constructed in accordance with the invention.

Figure 2 is a side elevational view of a basin or stand, illustrating the opening or space for containing the radiation unit.

Figure 3 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Figure 4 is a transverse sectional view through the pedestal of the fixture, constructed in accordance with the invention.

Figure 5 is a plan view of the fixture.

Figure 6 is a plan view illustrating the tank or water chamber on which the bowl or fixture rests when the bowl of the fitting is not equipped with an integral water chamber.

Figure 7 is a sectional view taken on line 7-7 of Figure 6.

Figure 8 is a view illustrating a tray to be positioned under the flange of a basin fitting when the basin is not equipped with a partition such as shown by Figure 1.

Figure 9 is a sectional view taken line 9 9 of Figure 8. I r 1 I Figure 10'isa modified-form of basin.

Referring to the drawings in detail, the basin comprises a pedestal 5 which is hollow,

thefront wall thereof being provided with a compartment 6 so constructed that aheat radiation unit may be securely held therein.

.cThe'basin 7, which forms an integral part of the pedestal as shown by Figure 1 of the drawings, is formed with a water chamber 7 which is fed with water from the hot water supply pipe 8, through the opening 9 of the pipe. I

chamber 7',so that a quantityof water may pass into'the chamber tomaintain the upper portion of the basin of the fixture cool, and prevent over-heating of the basin The compartment 6 is especially designed for accommodatinga heat radiation unit of the gaseous fuel type,"and as shown includes It'w1ll offcourse be understood thatthis plpe 8 passes directlythrough the water a pipe 10 through which the products of com- I bastion may pass to the atmosphere.

It will of course be understood that the pipe 10 will connect with a vent pipe so that the products of combustion may be carried to a point exteriorly of the room in which the fitting is positioned.

While I have described a heat radiation unit of the gaseous fuel type it is tobe understood that various other types of radiation units, such as electricity, may be used without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Figure 6 of the drawings illustrates a modified form of theinvention, and embodies a water chamber 11 which is designed to be fitted under a basin, should it be desired to use this type of radiation with a water basin and pedestal wherein the basin is not provided with an integral bottom member corresponding to the bottom member 12 of the basin shown by Figure 1 of the drawings.

The hot water feed pipe, which is indicated by the reference character 12, extends through the water chamber 11, where-it is supplied with a spigot 13, the pipe 12' being formed with an opening 14, through which water may pass into the chamber 11. I

A tray such as shown by Figure 8 of the drawings may be used in place of the water chamber 11, and as shown this tray comprises a body portion 15 that has an upstanding flange 16 and an upstanding flange 17, the

flange 17 being substantially short as compared with the flange 16.

It might befurther stated thattheheat radiation chamber includes a rear wall 18'dis- 1 posed directly at the rear of the radiationchamber, the rear wall acting to reflect the heat from the radiation chamber forwardly into the room in which the fitting is provided.

1 While I have shown and described the fitting as in the form of a washstandand basin, itis to be understood that it is Within the scope of the invention to construct bath tubs, lavatories or the like in such away that ra- 20 diation unitsmay be employed in connection therewith for heating the room.

Having thusdescribed the invention, what is claimed is:

A wash basin fixture comprisinga hollow A5 pedestal having anop-ening in the front wall thereof, a body portion fitted in the opening, a partition in the body portion dividing the body. portion into a rear heat radiating chamber, the partition beingdisposed at a point 9 intermediate the front and rear wallsof the body portion, and said'partitionhaving upper and loweropenings to allow heatto be; directed forwardly through the partition,

and said partition being disposed" in spaced -f 1 relation withtheiront wallofthepedestal,

In testimony that I claim the foregoingasmy own, I'have hereto aflixed my signature,

WILLIAlVL A. FINIQEYL 

